Cornell–Syracuse lacrosse rivalry
[1] Since the creation of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship, Cornell and Syracuse have appeared in 40 Final Fours and captured 14 total titles.[2] After the Big Red won the 1942 contest in Ithaca, Syracuse would embark on the longest streak in the history of the rivalry, ripping off 16 straight games from 1946 to 1957.In the 1987 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship,[1] the Big Red would top Syracuse in a thrilling Final Four game by a score of 18–15.The 21st century brought renewed energy, as under third-year head coach Dave Pietramala, the Big Red would return to the tournament after a successful 2000 season, headlined by a 13–12 victory over the Orange in Ithaca.In an instant classic, Syracuse nabbed its 11th national title with a 10–9 overtime defeat of the Big Red,[8] their second victory over the team in a championship game.